Published 15:24 IST, November 19th 2019

DIY at-home pedicure: Here is how to do a pedicure at home in 5 easy steps

DIY at-home pedicure: If you are tired of stepping outside your house and getting your pedicure done then here is how you can do pedicure at home in easy steps.

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We all love going to a salon and getting a royal treatment by getting our nails and hair done. But we are eir low on money or don't want to step out of our house and get our nails done. So currently if you find that you are in a similar position and desperately want best pedicure at home, look furr. All you need is a few tools. Here is how you can do a DIY at-home pedicure. 

Step 1 - Trim your nails

This is first step in DIY at-home pedicure. Don't cut your nails till y hurt you, inste, trim and shape your nails. Let nail polish remover do its thing and trim your nails properly. Also, make sure that you cut your nails straight and avoid cutting edges. Use a nail filer to give your nails your choice of shape.

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Step 2 - Get a foot bath

This is second step in DIY at-home pedicure. Fill your bathtub or take a bucket full of lukewarm water and fill water to fill up your ankles at least. You can d bath salts to water. If you love essential oils, you can d a couple drops to same. You can get a mass by ding some pebbles to water. Soak your feet for at least 15 minutes and wipe off with a towel.

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Step 3 - Exfoliation

Once you are done with your foot bath, exfoliation forms an important step in DIY at-home pedicure. Dry your feet with a towel and apply some cream to base of your toenails. Meanwhile, start scrubbing your foot with a foot scrub for a couple minutes. This will help remove de skin cells. Later push back your cuticles gently with a cuticle pusher. 

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Step 4 - Moisturise

Once you are done with scrubbing your feet, it is time to moisturise your feet. Moisturising helps m retain softness and protect your foot skin from cracking. Take a moisturiser, apply and simply move in circular motions. If done on a regular basis, it will help to keep your nerve endings stimulated. 

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Step 5 - Time for decoration

Once you are done with scrubbing and moisturising, it is time for 5th step in DIY at-home home pedicure. Paint your nails with colour of your choice. Let it dry completely and n apply a nail coat. This will improve life of nail polish.

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12:35 IST, November 19th 2019